Latest items for Bosnia-Herzegovina
March 31, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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March 30, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks as a Tier 2 country (85).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks as a Tier 2 country (85).
March 11, 2024, 2:53 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Sex work in all forms is illegal and there is also a law against soliciting in public. Is buying sex criminalised? No. Is organising/managing criminalised? Organising sex work and "pimping" are criminalised." (para 1-3).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Sex work in all forms is illegal and there is also a law against soliciting in public. Is buying sex criminalised? No. Is organising/managing criminalised? Organising sex work and "pimping" are criminalised." (para 1-3).
Feb. 2, 2024, 6:33 a.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DV-DATA-1
According to 2022 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, the proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49) in Bosnia-Herzegovina who have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime is 12 percent (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DV-DATA-1
According to 2022 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, the proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49) in Bosnia-Herzegovina who have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime is 12 percent (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"[There are] high levels of sexual violence against refugee and asylum-seeking women" (14).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"[There are] high levels of sexual violence against refugee and asylum-seeking women" (14).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-4
"[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8). "[An] increase [in] the capacity of shelters and safe houses for victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution [is lacking]" (9).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-4
"[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8). "[An] increase [in] the capacity of shelters and safe houses for victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution [is lacking]" (9).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen living with HIV/AIDS [were discriminated against] by health-care professionals" (12). "[A]ll health service staff [are not trained] on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, in particular pregnant women and women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (13).
Variables: ISTD-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen living with HIV/AIDS [were discriminated against] by health-care professionals" (12). "[A]ll health service staff [are not trained] on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, in particular pregnant women and women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (13).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] the minimum quotas of 40 per cent for the representation of women candidates on the electoral lists of political parties" (9). "[A] quota of 50 per cent for the representation of women candidates on the electoral lists of political parties, and the draft amendments to the law on the Council of Ministers, introducing a minimum quota of 40 per cent for both sexes, have still not been adopted" (9).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] the minimum quotas of 40 per cent for the representation of women candidates on the electoral lists of political parties" (9). "[A] quota of 50 per cent for the representation of women candidates on the electoral lists of political parties, and the draft amendments to the law on the Council of Ministers, introducing a minimum quota of 40 per cent for both sexes, have still not been adopted" (9).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, [by high-level politicians… No] effective measures [have been adopted] for the protection of women politicians [] to enable them to freely undertake their important work without fear or threat of violence or harassment" (7). "The introduction of an open list system by the amendment to the electoral law, in 2013, is disadvantageous for women candidates [because there is a] lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates" (9). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, [by high-level politicians… No] effective measures [have been adopted] for the protection of women politicians [] to enable them to freely undertake their important work without fear or threat of violence or harassment" (7). "The introduction of an open list system by the amendment to the electoral law, in 2013, is disadvantageous for women candidates [because there is a] lack of training on political leadership, negotiation and campaigning skills for women candidates" (9). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such...more
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"[M]aternal mortality rate [is low in the state]" (12).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"[M]aternal mortality rate [is low in the state]" (12).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There is] reportedly insufficient engagement of district and cantonal authorities and limited participation of civil society organizations that work with women survivors in the development, implementation and monitoring of the [UNSCR 1325] action plan… [There is a] low level of representation of women in decision-making in post-conflict reconstruction processes" (4). "[Female] representatives of civil society organizations did not participate meaningfully in the development of the [gender action] plan" (5).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[There is] reportedly insufficient engagement of district and cantonal authorities and limited participation of civil society organizations that work with women survivors in the development, implementation and monitoring of the [UNSCR 1325] action plan… [There is a] low level of representation of women in decision-making in post-conflict reconstruction processes" (4). "[Female] representatives of civil society organizations did not participate meaningfully in the development of the [gender action] plan" (5).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[The state does not have a strong] cooperation with civil society organizations, in particular women’s organizations" (6).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[The state does not have a strong] cooperation with civil society organizations, in particular women’s organizations" (6).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"The progress over the past decades on women’s rights has been slow" (5).
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"The progress over the past decades on women’s rights has been slow" (5).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"[N]ationwide awareness-raising and education campaigns on gender equality, targeting women and men at all levels of society, including political leaders [do not occur]" (7). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such as Roma women… [The state has not raised] awareness among political leaders and the public of the fact that the full, equal, free and democratic participation of women on an equal basis with men in political and public life is a requirement for the full implementation of the human rights of women" (10).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"[N]ationwide awareness-raising and education campaigns on gender equality, targeting women and men at all levels of society, including political leaders [do not occur]" (7). "[C]apacity-building programmes [are not provided] for women candidates on campaigning and political leadership skills, in particular for women facing intersecting forms of discrimination, such as Roma women… [The state has not raised] awareness among political leaders and the public of the fact that the full, equal, free and democratic participation of women on an equal basis with men in political and public life is a requirement for the full implementation of the human rights of women" (10).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, journalists, human rights defenders and women’s non-governmental organizations, including by high-level politicians" (7).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"[There is the presence of] Anti-gender discourse and online threats against women politicians, journalists, human rights defenders and women’s non-governmental organizations, including by high-level politicians" (7).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SMES-LAW-1
"[P]enalties for non-compliance with alimony obligations [are non-existent]" (15).
Variables: SMES-LAW-1
"[P]enalties for non-compliance with alimony obligations [are non-existent]" (15).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[there is a] persistence of sexist portrayals of women in the media… [T]he use of sexist and misogynistic language and hate speech in public discourse and sexist portrayals of women in the media [is not monitored]" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[there is a] persistence of sexist portrayals of women in the media… [T]he use of sexist and misogynistic language and hate speech in public discourse and sexist portrayals of women in the media [is not monitored]" (7).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"[There is an] absence of temporary special measures to promote the political representation of disadvantaged groups of women, such as Roma women, returnee women, single mothers, older women and women with disabilities" (6). "[There is a] lack of participation of women belonging to disadvantaged groups, including Roma women, in political and public life" (9).
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"[There is an] absence of temporary special measures to promote the political representation of disadvantaged groups of women, such as Roma women, returnee women, single mothers, older women and women with disabilities" (6). "[There is a] lack of participation of women belonging to disadvantaged groups, including Roma women, in political and public life" (9).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There has been a recording of] low prosecution and conviction rates in cases of non-physical violence against women" (7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There has been a recording of] low prosecution and conviction rates in cases of non-physical violence against women" (7).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: SMES-DATA-2
"Many single mothers receive no alimony payments from the fathers of their children" (14). "[T]he payment of alimony by fathers in a timely manner [are not ensured]" (15).
Variables: SMES-DATA-2
"Many single mothers receive no alimony payments from the fathers of their children" (14). "[T]he payment of alimony by fathers in a timely manner [are not ensured]" (15).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"[E]ducational and economic opportunities for women and girls and their families [are not enhanced], in particular among the Roma community [to reduce] exploitation by traffickers" (8). Lack of opportunities make these women and girls more vulnerable to trafficking (MV-coder comment).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"[E]ducational and economic opportunities for women and girls and their families [are not enhanced], in particular among the Roma community [to reduce] exploitation by traffickers" (8). Lack of opportunities make these women and girls more vulnerable to trafficking (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National action plan to counter trafficking (2016–2019)" (2). "[A]n action plan for combating trafficking in persons [was adopted] for the period 2016–2019" (8). "[T]he Criminal Code of Republika Srpska provides for lighter minimum sentences for the crime of trafficking than the other criminal codes of the State party" (8). "[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] National action plan to counter trafficking (2016–2019)" (2). "[A]n action plan for combating trafficking in persons [was adopted] for the period 2016–2019" (8). "[T]he Criminal Code of Republika Srpska provides for lighter minimum sentences for the crime of trafficking than the other criminal codes of the State party" (8). "[There is a] lack of specialized shelters to accommodate women and girls who are victims of trafficking and exploitation of prostitution, and [a] severe understaffing and lack of technical and financial resources of the centres for social welfare" (8).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"[There is a] high number of women and girls subject to trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour, including begging, especially among the Roma population" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"[There is a] high number of women and girls subject to trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour, including begging, especially among the Roma population" (8).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"[V]ictims of trafficking in persons who [are supported] have been granted temporary residence in the State party, in 2015" (2).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"[V]ictims of trafficking in persons who [are supported] have been granted temporary residence in the State party, in 2015" (2).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"[There is a] lack of birth registration of children whose mothers are undocumented or have indicated their intention to seek asylum but have yet to do so formally" (10). The birth of children are not registered or given citizenship by birth if the mother is not in formal status with the state (MV-coder comment).
Variables: CLCC-LAW-1
"[There is a] lack of birth registration of children whose mothers are undocumented or have indicated their intention to seek asylum but have yet to do so formally" (10). The birth of children are not registered or given citizenship by birth if the mother is not in formal status with the state (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The definition of non-discrimination in article 2 of the Constitution fails to encompass all forms of discrimination against women" (3).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The definition of non-discrimination in article 2 of the Constitution fails to encompass all forms of discrimination against women" (3).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"[D]iscrimination and physical and psychological violence against women [were reported] in maternity wards" (12). "[A]ll allegations of violence against women by staff in maternity wards [are not properly investigated]" (13). "[A]ll health service staff [are not trained] on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, in particular pregnant women and women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (13). "[There is] limited access to health-care services, including maternal care services [against refugee and asylum-seeking women]... "[T]he special needs of refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls [are not addressed], including through the provision of delivery and postnatal care in reception centres" (14).
Variables: CRPLB-PRACTICE-1
"[D]iscrimination and physical and psychological violence against women [were reported] in maternity wards" (12). "[A]ll allegations of violence against women by staff in maternity wards [are not properly investigated]" (13). "[A]ll health service staff [are not trained] on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, in particular pregnant women and women and girls living with HIV/AIDS" (13). "[There is] limited access to health-care services, including maternal care services [against refugee and asylum-seeking women]... "[T]he special needs of refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls [are not addressed], including through the provision of delivery and postnatal care in reception centres" (14).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"[B]arriers to access to high-quality education at all levels [are] faced by Roma, [and] rural [girls]" (10). "[There is] disproportionately low enrolment and completion rates at all levels of education among Roma girls, [and] rural girls" (11). "[A]ccess to high-quality health-care services [is limited] for women belonging to disadvantaged groups who are not covered by health insurance, including rural women" (12). "[R]ural women and girls bear a disproportionate burden of unpaid work at home and in agriculture, which prevents many girls from completing secondary education" (13). "There is a high rate of child marriage among the Roma population" (14).
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"[B]arriers to access to high-quality education at all levels [are] faced by Roma, [and] rural [girls]" (10). "[There is] disproportionately low enrolment and completion rates at all levels of education among Roma girls, [and] rural girls" (11). "[A]ccess to high-quality health-care services [is limited] for women belonging to disadvantaged groups who are not covered by health insurance, including rural women" (12). "[R]ural women and girls bear a disproportionate burden of unpaid work at home and in agriculture, which prevents many girls from completing secondary education" (13). "There is a high rate of child marriage among the Roma population" (14).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] inadequate staffing of rural health-care centres owing to the brain drain of medical professionals" (12). "[A]ccess to high-quality health-care services [is limited] for women belonging to disadvantaged groups who are not covered by health insurance, including women working in the informal sector, women engaged in unpaid domestic work, migrant women and those who are victims of gender-based violence, trafficking or forced marriage" (12). "[There is] limited access to health-care services, including maternal care services [against refugee and asylum-seeking women]" (14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] inadequate staffing of rural health-care centres owing to the brain drain of medical professionals" (12). "[A]ccess to high-quality health-care services [is limited] for women belonging to disadvantaged groups who are not covered by health insurance, including women working in the informal sector, women engaged in unpaid domestic work, migrant women and those who are victims of gender-based violence, trafficking or forced marriage" (12). "[There is] limited access to health-care services, including maternal care services [against refugee and asylum-seeking women]" (14).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ll forms of gender-based violence against women, including domestic violence, are [not] duly investigated and prosecuted… [P]erpetrators are [not] adequately punished and victims [do not] have access to appropriate redress, including compensation" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"[A]ll forms of gender-based violence against women, including domestic violence, are [not] duly investigated and prosecuted… [P]erpetrators are [not] adequately punished and victims [do not] have access to appropriate redress, including compensation" (8).